Mega Concert In KB
By Liz Mohd

Kuala Belait – Another groundbreaking event in the Belait District in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang diPertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam 59`1' birthday, celebration is the free mega concert, ' Gemerlapan 59,' to expose local talents in the company of renowned Malaysian artistes Saiful Apek and Yassin.

The concert tomorrow night, Sunday, Aug. 7, will be held at 8pm in Padang Bandaran Kuala Belait. It will feature 13 homegrown artists comprising three winners of Suara Bintang Keputeraan, Passport 2 Fame, KB Idol and Hidden Stars and the first place winner of Battle Of the Bands announced on July 31.

Two popular Indonesian singers who participated in the Dangdut Indonesia Contest and Akademi Fantasia Indonesia are also expected to perform during the mega concert.

The opening act will be by D'Swan Dancers. There will be special choreographed dance performances by BSP and the Eagle Dancers, a dance group comprised of Belait youths.

The grand concert is organised by the Belait District National Committee of His Majesty 59t birthday celebration as a gift to the Belait population. It is expected to draw at least 20,000 people like in the previous years, said the Chairman Dr Haji Harun bin Mokti.

There will be over 20 celebration stalls during the night and three giant screens with high tech sound systems for spectators unable to get close and view the performances on stage.

Dr Hj Harun also advised the public to show up early to watch the concert. He stressed security will be tight with the present of police, fire service and safety control personnel.

Die hard fans who wish to personally meet the Malaysia artistes for autograph and a get-together can turn up at A1 Ma'aarij Restaurant in Bangunan Hj Hassan Jalan Jaya Negara Kuala Belait for 'Meet the Fan Session' from 9 am to 12 noon on Sunday, August 7. Vouchers for the close encounter with the artistes, including light refreshments, cost $5 for adults and $4 for children.

The restaurant, serving local dishes, will be temporarily closed at the stated time and will resume operation the next day. Restaurant manager Awg Hj Dollah bin Mudin said seats are limited to 75 people.

Traffic will be congested and the public is urged to cooperate and abide with rules and regulations on the day of the mega concert. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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